Rajasthan factory blaze: 7 burnt alive in blast at illegal firecracker factory in Bhiwadi

2026-02-16 - 07:15

At least eight workers were killed and two more feared trapped in a massive fire at an illegal firecracker factory in Rajasthan's Alwar district. The blaze, fueled by a large stock of gunpowder and cardboard, erupted after several explosions, causing panic and leading to the evacuation of nearby factories. Firefighters battled for hours to control the inferno.